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sufferers in hospital, especially such as live in overcrowded
rooms, tainted with foul air, and under
conditions which preclude the necessary care in the
nursing and management of measles.
Influenza.
Was prevalent during the first and last quarter of the
year, resulting in five deaths, most of which were
associated with pulmonary diseases.
Cancer.
Malignant disease was accountable for 27 deaths,
which is an increase of 16 on that of the previous
year. It is generally admitted that this disease is on
the increase in this country; possibly, however, some
portion of the apparent increase in deaths classified
to this cause may be due to more accurate diagnosis.
Inquests.
Eighteen inquests were held on parishioners and
others. The causes of death may be classified as
follows:
Deaths caused by disease 5
Accidental suffocation 4
Accidents 4
Suicide 2 (non-residents)
Drowning 1
Neglect at birth 2
Water Supply.
The two Companies which supply this District
are the West Middlesex and Grand Junction. The
result of the daily bacteriological examinations continue
to indicate the thorough efficiency of the
filtration ; also the excellent character of the supply.